Suicide Poems Suicide - an act of sheer cowardice; a result of not being able to face life's realities; an outcome of failing to fight the battle of life. Here are some sad suicide poems that make you cry. Try to understand the personalities behind these suicide poems and learn.

I knew a simple soldier boy Who grinned at life in empty joy, Slept soundly through the lonesome dark, And whistled early with the lark. In winter trenches, cowed and glum, With crumps and lice and lack of rum, He put a bullet through his brain. No one spoke of him again. You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye Who cheer when soldier lads march by, Sneak home and pray you'll never know The hell where youth and laughter go.

Parents, siblings, classmates, coaches, and neighbors might be left wondering if they could have done something to prevent that young person from turning to suicide. Even though it's not always preventable, it's always a good idea to be informed and take action to help a troubled teenager. The reasons behind a teen's suicide or attempted suicide can be complex.

Teenagers are well known for being moody and dramatic. So how do you know if your teenager is actually suicidal? Four out of Five teens who attempt suicide have given clear warning signs.

Depression has become an epidemic amongst the teen population. Some of its prevalence can be blamed on hormonal changes as a teenager matures. However, a primary trigger for depression in teenagers is sadness felt as a result of struggling to get to know one's self and new intense feelings which are being felt for the first time.

Did you know that the third leading cause of death for teens is suicide? If you want to get the word out, your poetry can bring attention to the issue--and maybe save a life. Skip to main content.

The most heartbreaking sadness of all. How depressed and alone must a person feel to contemplate taking this drastic step. When a person feels that he has lost all control of his life, he may contemplate suicide.

The teen years can be extremely tough and depression affects teenagers far more often than many of us realize. However, while depression is highly treatable, most depressed teens never receive help. Help is available—and you have more power over your mood than you may think. No matter how despondent life seems right now, there are many things you can do to change your mood and start feeling better today.